Historiography: Remembering The E-Type
The legacy apexed with the E-Type – the extension of the XK sports car. What an apex that was.
Tag: British Leyland
My Favorites from an (Un)forgettable Youth
Still, I found myself in the face of aging – of starting to look old. Not exactly what you want from a member of the automobile media corps.
Historiography: What Became of British Leyland?
The story of the British automotive industry was one of imperial arrogance and a sense of superiority that would eventually lead to its lowest point several years ago. Many analysts are actually predicting an even lower position when the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union will result in potential tariffs, job losses, factory closings, and a deeper economic crisis. A pox on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government, possibly.
Historiography: The Once Mighty World Conqueror
Interestingly enough, it was not Willys Overland’s civilian Jeep lineup that would be the world conqueror in the post-World War II universe. That would come from one of the vehicles influenced by the Jeep – the one the British automotive industry would produce as one of their own.
Historiography: The Misapplication of Issigonis' Engineering Breakthrough
TweetThe first application of Sir Alec Issigonis' engineering breakthrough – All Photos by Randy Stern, except otherwise noted Remember Sir Alec Issigonis? The innovation he created by switching the orientation of the engine, changing the traditional transmission to a transaxle and sending power to the front wheels was a magnificent idea! The Austin/Morris Mini was …